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Greater Minnesota

Bioenergy could bring new life to shuttered mill

Bioenergy could bring new life to shuttered mill

There may be hope for a shuttered lumber mill in Grand Rapids. The Ainsworth wood plant has been closed since 2009. Now, a Michigan-based company has signed a purchase agreement for the 120-acre site. Company officials have been tight-lipped about their intentions, but some industry experts predict it could become part of an emerging bioenergy industry.
by Tom Robertson

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Vikings' Lester Bagley responds to criticism of seat license fees

Vikings' Lester Bagley responds to criticism of seat license fees

The Minnesota Vikings say no decision has been made to proceed with plans to shift stadium costs onto fans, after Gov. Mark Dayton criticized the team today for considering extra fees on season ticket holders.
by Elizabeth Baier

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5 shot in Austin parking lot

Five people were injured -- including two critically -- after shots were fired in the parking lot of a southern Minnesota events center.

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2 die in northern Minn. crash

The Minnesota State Patrol says two people have died in a crash in northern Minnesota.

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